The data on Turkey's national railway passenger traffic shows fluctuations from 2013 to 2023, with a significant drop in 2020 due to the global pandemic. Since 2019, the traffic value in 2023 stands at 5.32 billion passenger kilometers. Over the last two years, the traffic saw slight positive variations of 5.84% in 2022 and 0.55% in 2023. The last 5-year CAGR is -0.66%, indicating some recovery but overall stagnation in recent years. The forecast period from 2024 to 2028 predicts a modest increase with a 5-year CAGR of 0.45%.
Future trends to watch for:
- Potential impacts of new rail infrastructure projects.
- Continued recovery from the pandemic's effects.
- Increasing passenger demand driven by economic growth and urbanization.
- Technological advancements and service improvements.
- Environmental policies promoting rail transport over other modes.
